What&#x27;s on in the Algarve

Fado Night

Every last Sunday of the month, except August.

Until Sun 27 Dec

25SEPT

O Filme Francês do Mês 26

Pelo nono ano consecutivo, o ciclo “O Filme Francês do Mês” está de regresso a Portimão para celebrar o melhor da produção cinematográfica gaulesa. A iniciativa, que resulta de uma parceria entre a Al

Until Fri 25 Sept

27DEC

Mercadinho da Figueira

A partir de 21 de fevereiro, o espaço adjacente ao Polidesportivo da Figueira, recebe o novo Mercadinho da Figueira. A primeira edição é dedicada à laranja. Nas bancas dos produtores locais, poderá e

Until Sun 27 Dec

20SEPT

From €2

19th-20th Century Portuguese Art: The Miguel Duarte Collection

Around seventy previously unseen works from an Algarve doctor's private collection go on show at Faro's municipal museum, curated by Raquel Henriques da Silva.

Until Sun 20 Sept

21OCT

The Five Elements

This exhibition, specifically designed for the unique environment of the mine, offers an immersive experience that combines contemporary art, geology and a deep reflection on the relationship between

Until Wed 21 Oct

30NOV

Two Centuries Making a Place (Olhao Bicentenary Exhibition)

A bicentenary exhibition traces Olhao's journey from fishing village to city through photographs, documents and council records.

Until Mon 30 Nov

4OCT

Food & Drink Arts & exhibitions Culture

“It was all for the good of the neighborhood” – SAAL in Tavira and Community Construction

"Tavira and Cabanas were the site of two SAAL (Local Ambulatory Support Service) operations carried out in the Algarve after April 25, 1974. This pioneering process sought to respond to the needs and

Until Sun 4 Oct

30AUG

From €1.5

Uma Poética Resistente (exhibition)

Neo-realist exhibition marking Museu de Portimão's 18th anniversary, around 60 works, showing until 30 August.

Until Sun 30 Aug

31DEC

"Una Mirada por el Jardim de Pepe Gámez" Painting Exhibition

Painting by Pepe Gámez. It is recommended to check in advance with the Municipal Library or the Tourist Information Centre to ensure that the venue is open to the public.

Until Thu 31 Dec

5OCT

Arts & exhibitions Culture Sport

Gaze into Landscape - Through the Collections of MNAA

As part of the ‘MNAA está aqui’ programme, the exhibition takes visitors on an artistic journey through five centuries of history. It brings together a selection of ancient artworks from the collectio

Until Mon 5 Oct

4OCT

From €2

Looking at Landscape: Works from the MNAA Collection

Faro's municipal museum pairs 50 works from Lisbon's National Museum of Ancient Art with its own collection in a journey through landscape painting.

Until Sun 4 Oct

6SEPT

Albufeira - Built Heritage, through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos

The exhibition “Albufeira – Built Heritage through the lens of Ana Marta Bastos” brings together a set of photographs dedicated, above all, to the 19th century urban architecture of the municipality o

Until Sun 6 Sept

2SEPT

Verão sem Escaldão 2026

"Summer has arrived, bringing with it sunshine, swimming and those long days that we know how to make the most of. But it also brings the risks of unprotected exposure to the sun. The Algarve Oncology

Until Wed 2 Sept

17AUG

Meeting of the arts: the lake of nymphs and UM dresses

Until Mon 17 Aug

3OCT

Acreditar no Gesto - Cristina Massena

Solo show by rising Portuguese artist Cristina Massena opens a new exhibition cycle at Alcantarilha's exhibition centre, through 3 October.

Until Sat 3 Oct

14SEPT

The Project "Chilreta" | Small actions, Big differences

The Chilreta Project is an initiative of the Nova Meta Association which aims to promote the preservation of the Ria Formosa’s ecosystems through environmental awareness and active community participa

Until Mon 14 Sept

31DEC

Photography Exhibition: The Algarve of Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça

"The Algarve Through the Lens of Asta and Luís de Almeida d’Eça" is a photography exhibition showcasing the artistic work produced by the husband-and-wife photography team between the 1960s and the 19

Until Thu 31 Dec

Exposição “Artlink Collective”

Until Fri 28 Aug

Painting Exhibition "Traços de Arte"

This exhibition brings together different stages of Maria de Deus Alves’ creative journey, revealing themes linked to nature and the role that art plays in her life. The exhibition explores the harmo

24AUG

Outdoor Film Cycle - 8th Edition

Until Mon 24 Aug

27SEPT

Alameda Viva

The Alameda Gardens are being given a new lease of life with another edition of ‘Alameda Viva’, a free event designed for the whole family. Every other Saturday, from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm, until 26 Sep

Until Sun 27 Sept

Selective Collective

Opens 5:00pm Saturday 4th July 2026.

Until Sun 16 Aug

24OCT

From €1

Uma Árvore (exhibition)

An immersive exhibition on a 600-year-old carob tree, showing at Museu Municipal de Tavira through 24 October.

Until Sat 24 Oct

Exhibition “Alinhados pela mesma lã” (‘United by the Same Wool’)

This exhibition brings together the work of seven textile artists centred on an ancestral raw material, the wool of the Churra Algarvia sheep. Curated by Vasco Águas, what is presented here is the res

Fado at the Bandstand

Fado on the bandstand returns to the summer programme in Tavira. Singers of the new generation of fado in Portugal perform on hot summer nights, giving voice to this very Portuguese style of music. 1

Until Wed 26 Aug

16SEPT

Living Science in Summer 2026

This is a unique opportunity for everyone to have fun with science over the school holidays. Living Science Summer is a programme of activities ranging from geology and biology to astronomy across the

Until Wed 16 Sept

4SEPT

Summer Nights - Aljezur Invites

Until Fri 4 Sept

13SEPT

"GIRL, IT'S NOT THAT DEEP” Art Exhibition

The Loulé Municipal Galleries, in collaboration with the Alfaia Association, present the exhibition *Girl, it’s not that deep*, featuring the artists Beatriz Brum, Isabel Medeiros and Maria Moderno, a

Until Sun 13 Sept

29AUG

Street Entertainment 2026

Praça do Infante will once again be filled with music with the return of “Street Entertainment”. Various artists will be providing Lagos with lively evening entertainment: Roberto Bernardino (17 July

Until Sat 29 Aug

30SEPT

Exhibition ‘Between the Invisible and the Essential’, by Joana Varatojo and Clara Buser

The contemplation of nature as an experience and painting as a form of meditation are the starting point for the development of this visual work. The work is not objectively representational, but rat

Until Wed 30 Sept

27SEPT

‘Core Cuore’ exhibition, by CasaBranca

The Core Cuore exhibition will take place in 2026 as an offshoot of the 12th edition of the Verão Azul Festival (2025), building on its experimental spirit and establishing itself as a space for cross

Until Sun 27 Sept

13SEPT

Photography and Video Art Exhibition “People of My Land”, by Ânia Bento

On the street where I live, there are people from all over the world. “People from My Homeland” is a series of interviews with people who have chosen to live in Portugal – in Lagos – with the aim of g

Until Sun 13 Sept

6SEPT

"Atrito Nulo" Exhibition

We live in the age of infinite scrolling, inhabiting a state of Zero Friction: information glides past us without transforming us, turning us into polished surfaces to which nothing adheres. It is the

Until Sun 6 Sept

30th Ria Formosa Festival

The 30th edition of the Ria Formosa Festival promises to be one of the biggest and best-attended editions of all time. The event will once again be one of the highlights of the Algarve summer, bringi

Festa da Ria Formosa 2026

Eleven nights of shellfish, regional cooking and live music fill Faro's Largo de Sao Francisco for the 30th Festa da Ria Formosa.

31OCT

Arts & exhibitions Culture Festas & fairs

Nos (Knots), an exhibition by Carola Collet

Wall sculptures exploring knots as symbols of union and protection go on show at São Brás de Alportel's Centro Museológico.

Until Sat 31 Oct

31AUG

Exploring the Algarve Reef

Exploring the Algarve Reef invites families to explore the natural richness of the Algarve Reef Nature Park – Pedra do Valado, through interpreted and participatory visits. The activity includes a gu

Until Mon 31 Aug

Our Lady of Orada Festivities

The festival in honour of Nossa Senhora da Orada is a long-standing tradition which, every year, brings together hundreds of people to give thanks and ask for the protection of the Virgin, known for b

Until Sun 16 Aug

13SEPT

"Instabiles Material" Exhibition by ADAO

The exhibition invites reflection on transformation as a defining feature of the present. In an era marked by ecological crisis, technological acceleration, the fragility of social bonds, the instabil

Until Sun 13 Sept

Painting Exhibition “Inquietudes” (Concerns), by Lino Gonçalves

The exhibition brings together a collection of oil paintings on canvas that explore the human and anthropomorphic figure, inviting the public to reflect on the philosophical dimension of existence.

Until Fri 28 Aug

17AUG

Verão Desportivo Albufeira 2026

The initiative invites residents and tourists to stay active during the summer months through a free programme that combines sport, the beach and wellbeing. The initiative includes beach fitness class

Until Mon 17 Aug

Lagos Book Fair 2026 (Feira do Livro de Lagos)

Eleven nights of books, author talks and free open-air events at Praça do Infante, closing with the Algarve Jazz Orchestra.

Open Air Cinema Festival

Until Fri 28 Aug

Painting Exhibition by Manuel Passinhas da Palma

Sardine Festival

From August 4th to 9th 2026, Portimão is celebrating its most important gastronomic icon once again. Throughout the riverside area, between the museum and the area between the bridges, the atmosphere

Sardine Festival 2026 (Festival da Sardinha Portimão)

Portimão's riverside marks 30 years of grilled sardines and free concerts over six summer nights.

13AUG

Em Banho Maria (In Limbo)

Synopsis: It's August and the Algarve's summer season is at its hottest. At Maria's house, the thermometer is about to explode as she prepares Sunday lunch for the whole family while also packing eve

Until Thu 13 Aug

27th Sardine Festival - Olhos de Água

The event invites you to enjoy three evenings dedicated to food, music and socialising. The programme includes dances with Duo 64 on 6 and 8 August, and with Carlos Granito on 7 August. The final ev

Until Sun 9 Aug

Painting Exhibition “Ali Art”, by Alison Moretti

"Casa da Paragem" is hosting this solo exhibition by Alison Moretti, an artist based in Barão de São João. Her work focuses on creating surrealist paintings and painted stained-glass windows, challeng

2OCT

Arts & exhibitions Culture Festas & fairs

Ares e Mares: paintings by J. Eduardo

Oil paintings of the Algarve coast and landscape by self-taught artist J. Eduardo, free to visit at Lagoa's Convento de São José.

Until Fri 2 Oct

August 2026

Food & Drink Culture Festas & fairs

Feira dos Oficios 2026

A ten day crafts fair fills Tavira's riverside Rua do Cais with traditional trades and live demonstrations.

Colour Abuse Fridays at Matt's Bar

Weekly colour parties with free colour shots, face painting and giveaways every Friday at Matt's Bar in Albufeira, July to September.

Nights at the Mirante

The 5th edition of Noites do Mirante features 2 days of celebration, where music will be combined with gastronomy, in a fusion of sounds, styles and environments. To combine this atmosphere, the Fest

Campeonato Nacional de Velocidade Moto

The National Motorcycle Speed Championship returns to the Algarve International Circuit, bringing together the best national riders in an intense and closely contested competition, corner by corner. W

Emigrant Festival

Entertainment, gastronomy, tradition and dance.

87.ª Volta a Portugal em Bicicleta

The town of Albufeira will host the finish of the second stage of the 87th Volta a Portugal cycling race, on the route between Sines and Albufeira (177 km). Portugal’s most iconic cycling race will ta

Tile Painting

This workshop aims to teach participants the traditional 17th-century technique of painting on tiles using cobalt blue pigment. Participants will be invited to recreate ‘Azulejos de Figura Avulsa’ (ti

Cuca Roseta presents 'Tradição'

Recognised as one of the most prestigious voices in Portuguese music and one of the artists who has done the most to take fado beyond national borders, Cuca Roseta will present *Tradição*, her latest

Food & Drink Culture Sport

From €2

Silves Medieval Fair 2026

Silves turns back the clock for nine nights of jousting, jugglers and market stalls below its Moorish castle.

Today · 18:00

Noites no Mirante 2026

Two free nights of Portuguese pop and tribute acts in Monchique's main square, with D.A.M.A, Táxi and an M80 throwback party.

Today · 19:00

Music Community Food & Drink

Traditional Fishermen's Festival, Santa Luzia

Four nights of live music by the Ria Formosa in Santa Luzia, honouring the fishing community with a saint's procession and blessing of the boats.

Today · 21:00

From €139

Ye Live in Portugal

Kanye West, now performing as Ye, returns to Portugal after 15 years for one night at Estadio Algarve.

Astronomy Night at Farol da Ponta do Altar

Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos observes the night sky from the Ponta do Altar lighthouse near Ferragudo at 21:30 on 7 August 2026.

Today · 21:30

Voice and Guitar…That's it! by Renato Reis

Festivities in Tacões

Enchanted Village - White Night

Paderne is once again dressed out in white to welcome one of the most eagerly awaited nights of the year. The village’s narrow streets are filled with light, magic and good cheer, where every corner i

Jazz in the Castle - Paulo Sousa Trio

Paulo Sousa is a guitarist from S. Brás de Alportel, with a strong musical presence in the Algarve. For this concert, Paulo will be performing with his jazz band, a reflection of his career to date,

Festival of Folk Music and Dance

Tradition is still what it was! Discover folk music and dance up close through the presence of guest groups from other regions of the country with the aim of perpetuating one of the aspects of popular

Decorative Tapestry Featuring Plants from the Algarve

This workshop offers an opportunity to discover the art of hand-woven tapestry, using plant fibres and some plants native to the Algarve region. It is a way of exploring creativity and our connection

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

A string quartet performs Hans Zimmer's film scores by candlelight at Pestana Vila Sol in Vilamoura.

Tomorrow · 19:30

Music by MAVA & Friends at Matt's Bar

MAVA and friends close the weekend with house, R'n'B and hip hop every Sunday at Matt's Bar in Albufeira, March to October.

Music Nightlife

by Matt's Bar

Feast of São Bento – "Sérgio Conceição and As Vozes"

Corte Tabelião Village Festival

Alexandre Castaldo Trio

With a raw, organic line-up of saxophone, double bass and drums, this trio explores the freedom and fluidity inherent in the absence of a traditional harmonic instrument. The repertoire blends origina

Foam Party

AstroNáufragos, Ria Formosa (Faro)

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve pairs Ria Formosa nature with night-sky observation at 20:30 on 9 August 2026.

This weekend · Sun 20:30

Seafood Festival 2026

The Seafood Festival, the largest gastronomic event in the south of the country, returns to Olhão’s waterfront, bringing the very best of the region’s cuisine alongside a premium music line-up. As al

Mon 10 Aug · All day

Lagos Music Summer Camp 2026

An intensive week of music tuition for ages 12 and up at Escola EB 2,3 Tecnopolis in Lagos, ending with a real concert on the LAGOS MMFEST main stage.

Music Family Community

Aldeia Encantada: Noite Branca in Paderne

Paderne dresses in white for a free summer night of food stalls, music and stargazing at the castle.

Mon 10 Aug, 19:00

From €12

Seafood Festival 2026 (Festival do Marisco de Olhão)

Six nights of fresh Algarve seafood and big name concerts in Olhão's riverside garden.

Mon 10 Aug, 19:30

11AUG

DJ & Live Violin with Dom Oliver at Matt's Bar

Dom Oliver's electric violin meets house, R'n'B and hip hop every Tuesday at Matt's Bar on the Albufeira strip, June to August.

Solar Observation, Praia do Barril

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira runs a free morning of safe solar observation on Praia do Barril from 10:00 on 11 August 2026.

Tue 11 Aug, 10:00

Mar Me Quer Festival

Mar Me Quer is an event with an identity marked by its environmental and social component and which is affirmed by the effort to create a collective awareness on these matters. Thanks to the success o

Youth Day

"Moura – Azul Assim Apenas", by Pedro Moura and Bruna de Moura

A collaboration between Pedro Moura and Bruna de Moura, a sonic journey in which folk music reinvents itself within an experimental framework. Blending string instruments (Portuguese guitar and cello)

Musical Dialogues - Júlio Resende invites Sérgio Godinho

In the historic centre of Faro, Algarve-born pianist Júlio Resende shares the stage with a guest artist to take the audience on a harmonious musical journey. Sérgio Godinho, the unmistakable voice of

“Alcoutim ComVida” – “KHIARO”

Solar Eclipse Observation and Perseid Meteor Shower at Paderne Castle

Far from the city lights, Paderne Castle will once again be the stage for a unique experience. From here, every August, it is possible to see the Perseids meteor shower, near the constellation of Pers

Solar Eclipse Observation, Parque Ribeirinho de Faro

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve hosts free solar-eclipse viewing on Faro's riverside park from 18:00 on 12 August 2026.

Wed 12 Aug, 18:00

Solar Eclipse Observation, Barragem da Bravura

Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos hosts free solar-eclipse viewing at the Barragem da Bravura reservoir from 18:00 on 12 August 2026.

Wed 12 Aug, 18:00

Solar Eclipse and Night Sky Observation, Praça da República, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira pairs eclipse viewing with night-sky observation in the Praça da República from 18:30 on 12 August 2026.

Wed 12 Aug, 18:30

Solar Eclipse Observation, Praia do Arraial

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira hosts free eclipse viewing on Praia do Arraial, Ilha de Tavira, from 18:30 on 12 August 2026.

Wed 12 Aug, 18:30

Solar Eclipse Observation, Praia do Barril

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira hosts free eclipse viewing on Praia do Barril, Ilha de Tavira, from 18:30 on 12 August 2026.

Wed 12 Aug, 18:30

Music Food & Drink Arts & exhibitions

Mar Me Quer 2026

Three nights of pop, hip-hop and Brazilian sertanejo on Portimão's riverfront, with Maiara & Maraisa, Kevinho and Veigh.

Wed 12 Aug, 19:00

Dialogos Musicais: Julio Resende and Sergio Godinho

Pianist Julio Resende and singer-songwriter Sergio Godinho meet for an open-air concert at Faro's cathedral square.

Wed 12 Aug, 22:00

13AUG

Monster Thursdays at Matt's Bar

Weekly Monster giveaways and promotions with house, R'n'B and hip hop every Thursday at Matt's Bar in Albufeira, March to October.

“Alcoutim ComVida” – Fernando Leal

Thu 13 Aug · All day

Florelie Escano & Algarve Jazz Orchestra: Soul Powerhouse

"Soul Powerhouse" brings us a very special guest from London, Florelie Escano, an Australian singer... what a small world! Florelie is one of the richest voices in the United Kingdom, and she is comin

Final do Campeonato Nacional de Voleibol de Praia

The tournament brings the national circuit to a close, with the top 16 men’s pairs and the top 16 women’s pairs competing over three days for the senior national titles in a decisive round that awards

Meta Beach Fest

Meta Beach Fest is a multidisciplinary event promoted by the Nova Meta Association, to be held on 14, 15 and 16 August 2026, at Praia de Faro (Faro Beach). The event aims to establish itself as a dis

14th Edition of the ‘Colours and Shapes of Our Artists’ Exhibition and Competition - 2026

The ‘Colours and Shapes of Our Artists’ competition is back in Albufeira for another edition. This biennial initiative aims to promote and celebrate local artists and those living in the municipality

Al Mouraria at "Calçadas"

Calçadas - A Arte sai à Rua (Art in the Cobbled Streets)

Dance, fine art, street entertainment, photography, literature, bites to eat, street food .... and much more!

LAGOS MMFEST'26

Three evenings of modern music by the sea at the Miradouro da Praia da Luz, from pop and funk to jazz, organised by the Orquestra Ligeira de Lagos.

Existir Summer 2026

Two free nights of live music, food and family activities in central Loulé, raising funds for disability inclusion.

Fri 14 Aug, 19:00

Fernando Pereira: Lord of the Voices

Impersonator Fernando Pereira performs global and Portuguese pop hits live at Casino Vilamoura.

Fri 14 Aug, 22:30

CinemaLua - Outdoor Cinema

"Louca-Mente by Paolo Genovese Director, an entertaining and intelligent film that explores, with humour and sensitivity, the doubts, desires and psychological mechanisms that shape our choices on a f

Sat 15 Aug · All day

Florelie Escano & Algarve Jazz Orchestra: Soul Powerhouse

Sat 15 Aug · All day

Jazz at the Castle - Scooby 4tet

Scooby 4tet is Ana Caldeira's (on vocals) invitation to friends, talented musicians, to come together and perform always-different versions of well-known songs (and sometimes original compositions) ac

Sat 15 Aug · All day

Music Culture Festas & fairs

Festa em Honra de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

Ferragudo's fishing village patron saint festival, with mass, a river procession blessing the boats and an evening street party.

Sat 15 Aug, 17:00

From €21

Candlelight: ABBA Tribute

A string quartet performs ABBA's greatest hits by candlelight at Kimpton Atlantico Algarve in Albufeira.

Fado in the Church

The tradition of Portuguese fado will charm the audience on this August evening with the voices of Ana Paula Martins and Teresa Tapadas, accompanied by Custódio Castelo (Portuguese Guitar), Vítor do C

Sun 16 Aug · All day

22nd FolkFaro: Opening Gala

"Rhythms and Tradition on a Stage of Emotions!..." A meeting point of world traditions, expressed in music, costumes, and dances. This event, organized by the Faro Folk Group, takes place from August

Sun 16 Aug · All day

22nd FolkFaro

This event, organised by the Faro Folk Group, takes place from 16 to 22 August and is one of the highlights of the cultural summer in the capital of the Algarve. Parades, street entertainment, dance

Sun 16 Aug · All day

18AUG

Astronomy Night at Alto da Ameixeira

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve observes the dark skies of Alto da Ameixeira, São Brás de Alportel, at 21:00 on 18 August 2026.

Tue 18 Aug, 21:00

19AUG

“Alcoutim ComVida” – “Pedro Pitz Quartet”

Wed 19 Aug · All day

19AUG

Festival Paragem – Lavoisier

The extension of the 8th edition of Festival Paragem - Contemporary Artistic Practices in the Bathing Season will pass through Lagos, based on a transdisciplinary programme aimed at promoting platform

Wed 19 Aug · All day

19AUG

Night Sky Observation, Praia do Barril

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira runs free night-sky viewing on Praia do Barril from 20:30 on 19 August 2026.

Wed 19 Aug, 20:30

Portimão Foodtrucks

Thu 20 Aug · All day

“Alcoutim ComVida” – “Moçoilas”

Thu 20 Aug · All day

Alumia - Albufeira Municipality Day Celebrations

Albufeira commemorates Municipality Day, a date that symbolises the granting of its Charter, in 1504, by King Manuel I. In the evening, the façade of the Town Hall is transformed into a stage of ligh

Thu 20 Aug · All day

From €36.5

Evita

Yellow Star Company stages Andrew Lloyd Webber's Evita at Teatro das Figuras, three nights only.

Thu 20 Aug, 21:30

21AUG

From €5

FATACIL 2026

Ten nights of concerts, agriculture, crafts and trade fill Lagoa's fairground for the Algarve's biggest annual expo.

Fri 21 Aug, 18:00

21AUG

The Moon Over the Bridge, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira trains telescopes on the Moon from the old bridge at 20:30 on 21 August 2026.

Fri 21 Aug, 20:30

21AUG

Astronomy Night in Alvor

Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos brings free night-sky observation to Alvor at 21:30 on 21 August 2026.

Fri 21 Aug, 21:30

22AUG

A Night of Disco: Studio 54 Tribute at Vale do Lobo

Live disco tribute act Disco Inferno recreates the Studio 54 era at sunset on Vale do Lobo's golf course.

Music Culture Nightlife

Sat 22 Aug, 20:00

22AUG

Animação de Verão: Verónica Monteiro closes the season at Armação de Pêra Fortress

Faro-born singer Verónica Monteiro closes Armação de Pêra's free summer concert series in duo format with musician Tony Sousa.

Sao Joao da Degola Festival 2026

Manta Rota's patron saint festival culminates in the Banho Santo, a costumed re-enactment of a holy bath on the beach.

The Moon Over the Bridge, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira trains telescopes on the Moon from the old bridge at 20:30 on 25 August 2026.

Tue 25 Aug, 20:30

Arts & exhibitions Culture Family

From €8

Dias Medievais de Castro Marim 2026

Castro Marim's castle turns medieval for five nights of jousting, markets and torch lit banquets at the 27th Dias Medievais.

Wed 26 Aug · All day

The Moon Over the Bridge, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira trains telescopes on the Moon from the old bridge at 20:30 on 26 August 2026.

Wed 26 Aug, 20:30

From €15

Music in the Shape of a River: Orquestra do Algarve

The Algarve Orchestra performs river-inspired works by John Luther Adams and Philip Glass, conducted by Martim Sousa Tavares.

Wed 26 Aug, 21:30

27AUG

The Sun Over the Bridge, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira returns to the old bridge for a free morning of safe Sun viewing on 27 August 2026.

Thu 27 Aug, 10:00

27AUG

The Moon Over the Bridge, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira trains telescopes on the Moon from the old bridge at 20:30 on 27 August 2026.

Thu 27 Aug, 20:30

ABBA Mia Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha

The ABBA Mia tribute show relives the Swedish band's biggest hits at Casino Praia da Rocha on 28 August.

Fri 28 Aug, 20:00

Astronomy Night, Praia dos Salgados

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve sets up telescopes on Praia dos Salgados, Albufeira, from 20:30 on 28 August 2026.

Fri 28 Aug, 20:30

200 Anos em Movimento (Bicentenary Videomapping)

A one night videomapping spectacle projects two centuries of Olhao's history onto the town hall square for the municipality's bicentenary.

Fri 28 Aug, 22:00

31AUG

Solar Observation, Praia do Barril

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira closes out its August solar mornings on Praia do Barril from 10:00 on 31 August 2026.

Mon 31 Aug, 10:00

September 2026

3SEPT

Food & Drink Culture Festas & fairs

12th Mediterranean Diet Fair, Tavira

Tavira's restaurants and cafes serve up Mediterranean Diet inspired menus in the town centre, marking the diet's UNESCO heritage status.

Thu 3 Sept · All day

3SEPT

Music Food & Drink Arts & exhibitions

Festival F 2026

Faro's old town turns into a nine stage showcase of Portuguese music for the last big festival of summer.

Thu 3 Sept, 18:00

3SEPT

Night Sky Observation, Tavira

Centro Ciência Viva de Tavira runs a free night-sky session in Tavira from 20:30 on 3 September 2026.

Thu 3 Sept, 20:30

4SEPT

Lagos Nights Out (Noites no Cais) 2026

Three free nights of live music in Lagos's Jardim da Constituição to close out the summer.

Armona Island Clean-Up

Want to help keep one of the Algarve's most beautiful islands clean

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The Ultimate South African Experience

Springboks vs All Blacks on the big screen, live concerts from Prime Circle and GoodLuck, DJ Nelson and South African food and drinks all day.

Festas do Pescador 2026

Three free nights on Praça dos Pescadores honouring Albufeira's fishing roots, with regional food, folklore and a closing set by Némanus.

Sat 5 Sept · All day

5SEPT

From €17

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

A candlelit string ensemble plays Coldplay and Imagine Dragons hits at Hotel Vila Gale Lagos.

Nossa Senhora da Encarnacao Festival 2026

Vila Real de Santo Antonio honours its patroness with a religious procession from Praca Marques de Pombal and fireworks at nightfall.

Festas & fairs Community

Sun 6 Sept · All day

6SEPT

Festa e Feira de Setembro (São Brás de Alportel) 2026

A first-Sunday-of-September tradition in Sao Bras de Alportel, with local crafts, produce stalls and free entertainment.

Baubo (Dance Dance Dance '26)

A contemporary dance show opens the 2026 Dance Dance Dance festival at Teatro das Figuras in Faro.

Wed 9 Sept, 21:30

10SEPT

Astronomy Night at the Polo Ambiental, Praia de Faro

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve observes the night sky from the Polo Ambiental at Praia de Faro from 20:30 on 10 September 2026.

Thu 10 Sept, 20:30

11SEPT

Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha

A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Fri 11 Sept, 20:00

11SEPT

Astronomy Night in Lagos

Centro Ciência Viva de Lagos closes its summer astronomy programme with free night-sky viewing from 20:00 on 11 September 2026.

Fri 11 Sept, 20:00

Nossa Senhora das Dores Festival 2026

Monte Gordo's patron saint weekend brings a beach procession escorted by fishing boats, concerts and a closing fireworks show.

Festas & fairs Community

Sat 12 Sept · All day

Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute at Casino Monte Gordo

A dinner show tribute to Tina Turner, with singer Kika Cardoso, at Casino Monte Gordo.

Sat 12 Sept, 20:00

From €12

A Noite, by José Saramago

Diogo Morgado leads Yellow Star Company's staging of Saramago's only play, one night at Lagoa's Auditório Carlos do Carmo, 12 September.

Sat 12 Sept, 21:30

Wonderlandi (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The second night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival, a touring contemporary dance and performance piece.

Sat 12 Sept, 21:30

14SEPT

Astronomy Night at Vale do Álamo, Loulé

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve closes its 2026 astronomy calendar at Vale do Álamo, Loulé, from 20:00 on 14 September 2026.

Mon 14 Sept, 20:00

19SEPT

Olhao Bicentenary Concert: Pechao

A free classical concert in Pechao's parish church, part of Olhao's 200th anniversary celebrations.

Off, Off (Dance Dance Dance '26)

A midway date in Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of touring contemporary dance and performance.

Sat 19 Sept, 21:30

22SEPT

From €18

Bruna Louise: Novo Show

Brazilian stand-up comedian Bruna Louise brings her new show to the Marriott Algarve auditorium in Guia.

Culture Festas & fairs

Tue 22 Sept, 21:00

23SEPT

Arts & exhibitions Culture Festas & fairs

Baobás (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The fourth night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of contemporary dance and performance.

Wed 23 Sept, 21:30

24SEPT

ANIMAGORIA 2026

The Algarve's animation film festival returns for its fifth edition across Faro, Castro Marim and Olhão, 24 to 27 September.

Thu 24 Sept · All day

24SEPT

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten 2026

Twelve days of Bavarian beer, food and a live oompah band at the Biergarten in Porches.

Thu 24 Sept, 17:00

24SEPT

Thu 24 Sept, 17:00by Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten

The Munich-inspired beer festival returns to Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, 24 September to 5 October 2026.

26SEPT

From €22

Pedro Cardoso: O Recem Nascido

Stand-up comedian Pedro Cardoso brings O Recem Nascido to the Conservatorio Regional do Algarve in Faro.

Æffective Choreography (Dance Dance Dance '26)

The closing night of Teatro das Figuras' Dance Dance Dance '26 festival of contemporary dance and performance.

Sat 26 Sept, 21:30

26SEPT

From €10

Ricardo Ribeiro in Concert

Fado singer Ricardo Ribeiro performs at the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.

Music Culture

Sat 26 Sept, 21:30

October 2026

2OCT

Culture Family Festas & fairs

17th Sagres Birdwatching and Nature Activities Festival

Four days of guided birdwatching, boat trips and nature activities in Sagres for the autumn seabird migration.

Fri 2 Oct · All day

8OCT

Culture Family Festas & fairs

Lagoa Magic Fest 2026

Three days of free street magic across Lagoa, closing with a ticketed gala at Auditório Carlos do Carmo.

Thu 8 Oct · All day

8OCT

Rui Massena: Parent's House, Piano Solo

Composer Rui Massena performs his new solo piano album Parent's House at Teatro das Figuras.

Thu 8 Oct, 21:30

10OCT

Feira da Praia 2026

Vila Real de Santo Antonio's centuries-old autumn fair fills the riverside avenue with stalls, food and six nights of entertainment.

Lagoa Magic Fest '26: Grande Gala

The closing gala of Lagoa's international magic festival, with illusionists on stage at Auditorio Carlos do Carmo.

Tiago Bettencourt in Concert

Tiago Bettencourt and his band play the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.

LEDEX Forum 2026

A one-day conference for business leaders ready to put AI to work in their business

Thu 15 Oct, 09:00

16OCT

Guadiana International Music Festival 2026

Three free days of live music on two riverside stages where Alcoutim meets Sanlucar de Guadiana across the border.

Pedro Abrunhosa: Tour Inverbo

Pedro Abrunhosa brings his Inverbo tour to Teatro das Figuras for a 100-minute show built around his latest album.

Sat 17 Oct, 21:30

25OCT

Olhao Bicentenary Concert: Quelfes

A free classical concert in Quelfes' parish church, part of Olhao's 200th anniversary celebrations.

One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Praia da Rocha

A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Fri 30 Oct, 20:00

30OCT

One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show

Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Praia da Rocha.

Fri 30 Oct, 20:00

31OCT

One Vision: Queen Tribute at Casino Vilamoura

A dinner show tribute to Queen by the band One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.

Sat 31 Oct, 20:00

31OCT

One Vision: Queen Tribute Dinner Show

Dinner and a Queen tribute show with One Vision at Casino Vilamoura.

Sat 31 Oct, 20:00

November 2026

13NOV

Pecanha: Protocolo de Seguranca

Brazilian comedian Antonio Tabet performs his character Pecanha in Faro.

Raquel Tavares: Fado Dinner Show at Casino Vilamoura

Fado singer Raquel Tavares performs a dinner show at Casino Vilamoura.

Sat 14 Nov, 20:30

14NOV

From €15

Barbara Tinoco: Trio Concert

Barbara Tinoco plays an intimate trio show at the Auditorio Municipal Maria Barroso in Olhao.

Francisco Sales: EOS Album Launch

Francisco Sales presents his new album EOS in trio format at Republica 14 in Olhao.

Music Culture

Sat 28 Nov, 19:00

December 2026

1DEC

From €34

Antonio Zambujo: Oracao ao Tempo

Antonio Zambujo brings his album Oracao ao Tempo to the Grande Auditorio of Teatro das Figuras.